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Páll Ólafsson

b. 1960

Icelandic handball and football player

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Born 1960. Páll Ólafsson is an Icelandic handball player and association football player.

Páll Ólafsson (born 1 May 1960) is an Icelandic former handball player and handball coach. He competed in the 1988 Summer Olympics. Before concentrating on handball, Páll had a promising football career; a midfielder, he was capped twice for the Iceland national football team and played for Þróttur Reykjavík.

After his playing career he became the coach of HK Kópavogur, first as a co-coach and later on his own.

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Also known as
Pall Olafsson

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Páll Ólafsson?

Icelandic handball and football player

When was Páll Ólafsson born?

Páll Ólafsson was born on 1 May 1960.

What is Páll Ólafsson's occupation?

Páll Ólafsson is a handball player and association football player.

What nationality is Páll Ólafsson?

Páll Ólafsson is Icelandic.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Páll Ólafsson

· Wikidata: Q4404070

· DBpedia: Páll Ólafsson (handballer)

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